Martinez, CA · Contra Costa County

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Encroachment Permit Submittal Checklist & Guidelines

This checklist outlines the documents contractors and applicants submit with a Martinez encroachment permit application for work in the city right of way.

What this form is

Use this checklist when applying for a Martinez encroachment permit. The city will not accept or review an application until all required items are provided; depending on the project, Engineering may require additional information. The checklist requests a signed application, insurance information and certificate, plans, worksite pictures, traffic control plans, and a current Martinez business license, with space to explain items that do not apply.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking an encroachment permit for proposed work in Martinez should use the checklist to prepare their application materials.

How to submit it

Submit documents by email or at the City Hall front counter. Electronic documents must be PDF version 7 or later, and each PDF file must not exceed 5 MB.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the permit, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Checklist

    Download the Encroachment Permit Submittal Checklist & Guidelines.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Complete and sign the encroachment permit application and provide the requested applicant, project, work, and insurance information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Use the checklist to gather applicable insurance documents, plans, worksite pictures, traffic control plans, and the current city business license.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit by email or at the City Hall front counter. Electronic documents must be PDF version 7 or later, with each file no larger than 5 MB.

Frequently asked questions

What does the encroachment permit checklist require?
It lists application materials such as a signed permit application, insurance information, plans, worksite pictures, traffic control plans, and a current Martinez business license.
Who should use this checklist?
Applicants preparing an encroachment permit submission for proposed work in Martinez can use it to check which materials to include.
How do I submit the encroachment permit materials?
Submit the documents by email or at the City Hall front counter. Electronic files must be PDF version 7 or later, with each PDF no larger than 5 MB.
Do I need a notary for the encroachment permit checklist?
No. The applicant signs and dates the permit; the document does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.

Need something notarized?

This Encroachment Permit Submittal Checklist & Guidelines doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Martinez form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.